February 1, 2018 1:18 am

Are you a ski lover? As winter sports enthusiasts and beginners alike hit the slopes this season, Expedia plowed through travel data to determine the optimal month to save on hotel bookings in and around some of the world's most coveted snow destinations. From Colorado to the iconic Swiss Alps, to some lesser-known ski resorts in New Zealand and South Africa. Judging by the data, travelers have plenty of options to consider for their midwinter escape.

- Alta, Utah: cheapest average daily rates can be found in January
- Snowbird, Utah: cheapest average daily rates can be found in January
- Breckenridge, Colo.: cheapest average daily rates can be found in January
- Jackson Hole, Wy.: cheapest average daily rates can be found in January
- Zermatt, Switzerland: cheapest average daily rates can be found in January
- Banff, Canada: cheapest average daily rates can be found in January
- Gulmarg, India: cheapest average daily rates can be found in January
- Livigno, Italy: cheapest average daily rates can be found in January
- Aspen, Colo.: cheapest average daily rates can be found in February
- Keystone, Colo.: cheapest average daily rates can be found in February
- Lake Tahoe, Calif.: cheapest average daily rates can be found in March
- Vail, Colo.: cheapest average daily rates can be found in March
- Park City, Utah: cheapest average daily rates can be found in March
- Mammoth Lakes, Calif.: cheapest average daily rates can be found in March
- Whistler, Canada: cheapest average daily rates can be found in March
- Mayrhofen, Austria: cheapest average daily rates can be found in March
- Tiffindell, South Africa: cheapest average daily rates can be found in July
- Queenstown, New Zealand: cheapest average daily rates can be found in September